Speaking
Honest, engaging talks from inside the arena.
I'm an American serial entrepreneur, investor, and e-commerce executive based in Oslo, Norway. My talks are known for being honest and direct — I share what it's actually like to build tech companies, scale DTC brands, and survive digital disruption from the inside.
With over 120 angel investments in startups and a decade building and growing direct-to-consumer brands, I bring a rare combination of Silicon Valley experience and real-world e-commerce execution. As former VP of Marketing at Myspace and now head of e-commerce at Xplora Technologies, I've seen the full arc of what digital can do to industries.
I've grown e-commerce channels across Europe, launched physical and online retail brands from scratch, and learned firsthand what separates the DTC brands that scale from the ones that stall. I bring all of that into every talk — no fluff, no theory, just hard-won lessons from the trenches.
Based in Oslo, I've had the privilege of sharing this perspective at venues like Oslo Innovation Week and By:Larm, with clients including Finn.no, Telenor, Telia, and Opera Software. I'm passionate about helping Nordic companies understand what's possible when you combine the best of Silicon Valley thinking with European values.
Topics
What I speak about
E-commerce & DTC Growth
Scaling direct-to-consumer brands from zero — customer acquisition, conversion, retention, and the reality of running online stores across markets.
Startup Investing & Angel Strategy
What I've learned from 120+ investments, spotting founders early, and how the best startups are built with less than you think.
Silicon Valley vs. the Nordics
A candid, funny, and empathetic look at the cultural differences between American and Scandinavian business — and what each can learn from the other.
AI & the Future of Commerce
How AI is reshaping e-commerce, marketing, and product building — and what it means for companies that want to stay relevant.
Testimonials
What people say
Sean has skills and experience that could be adapted to what we wanted and the result was smashing!!! He is very relaxed, professional, well-articulated, and with a perfect touch of humor.
Carina Hansen
Telia
Sean is an inspiring and clear speaker. He generously shares his experiences and lessons learned.
Karina Birkeland Lome
Finn.no
His warm approach to what is typically Norwegian and not least what characterizes Norwegian vs. American business culture is both funny, self-reflective and delivered with empathy.
Fredrik Syversen
IKT Norway
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